Time Difference Between Darwin and Sydney
Sydney is 30 minutes ahead Darwin.
Australia
Darwin
Australia/Darwin · UTC+9:30
Australia
Sydney
Australia/Sydney · UTC+10
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Darwin and Sydney.
Darwin
9:30 AM
Sydney
10:00 AM
Darwin
10:30 AM
Sydney
11:00 AM
Darwin
11:30 AM
Sydney
12:00 PM
Darwin
12:30 PM
Sydney
1:00 PM
Darwin
1:30 PM
Sydney
2:00 PM
Darwin
2:30 PM
Sydney
3:00 PM
Darwin
3:30 PM
Sydney
4:00 PM
Darwin
4:30 PM
Sydney
5:00 PM
Darwin to Sydney — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Sydney for an hour in Darwin. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?
Sydney, Australia (UTC+10) is 30 minutes ahead Darwin, Australia (UTC+9:30).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Darwin and Sydney?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Darwin and Sydney?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Darwin, what time is it in Sydney?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Darwin is mapped to its equivalent local time in Sydney, including day shift markers when the date differs.